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Church agency hosts ethnic interns in D.C.
Individuals from five ethnic caucuses of the UMC are selected each year to participate in summer internships in Washington, D.C. Erin Edgemon of UMNS has more on these young adults and their passion for social justice.
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WESLEYAN WISDOM: Imitate Wesley: Use every medium for witnessing
Would John Wesley tweet and blog? Donald Haynes thinks so, and offers examples of Wesley’s progressive life and habits that today’s UM pastors should adopt.
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Special-needs camps build hope, confidence
United Methodist special-needs camps focus on what campers can do—not what their medical condition dictates they cannot do. Barbara Dunlap-Berg of UMNS has the feature on these camps that help to build self-assurance and hope.
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Facebook users vote for favorites in UM Hymnal
What’s your favorite hymn? A recent poll of Facebook fans uncovered the top favorite hymns from the UM Hymnal. Ben Rhodes of UMNS has more on this story.
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EDITOR'S CORNER: Too bland for our own good?
“The University of Phoenix of religions”? Prompted by The Daily Show host Jon Stewart’s recent remarks, Robin Russell explores why this is the common perception of United Methodism.
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COMMENTARY: Are we changing lives or merely affiliations?
Bishop Robert Schnase shares why UM churches should focus more on changing lives than just adding numbers in membership.
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CD REVIEW: Camp’s worshipful tone stands out in new album
We Cry Out offers a mix of inspiring and modern music. Mallory McCall has more on this latest CD release from Jeremy Camp.
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Church sets training event on sexual ethics
A churchwide training on sexual ethics in January 2011 will address a problem that is often overlooked. Barbara Dunlap-Berg of UMNS has the story.
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Checking off their list: Dallas-area center keeps kids stocked up on school supplies
The Wesley Rankin Center in Dallas helped lower-income families prepare for school with backpacks filled with school supplies in exchange for volunteer hours. Mallory McCall has the story.
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Church leaders urge countering fear on mosque
Demonstrations mount with the anniversary of 9/11 and the controversy of the Islamic center to be built near Ground Zero. Heather Hahn examines national reactions, including church leaders.
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Staying on topic: Topical sermons are popular, but lectionary holds its own
In an independent study earlier this year, United Methodist churches that used topical preaching showed greater vitality than those using the lectionary. Mary Jacobs explores both styles of sermons and shows why neither should be discounted.
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AGING WELL: Helping adult children cope with aging parents
Adults face added concerns in caring for their aging parents, yet many do not plan until the situation arises. Missy Buchanan shares how one church is helping prepare adult children for the task ahead.
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